Piston actuated vapor-dispersing device

1. A vapor dispersing device comprising:

a. a housing with top, bottom, side walls and an interior;

b. a vent on said housing allowing air flow between said interior and the environment exterior to said housing;

c. a piston moveable along a path between first and second positions within said housing, said piston comprising a top, bottom and sidewalls;

d. a porous wick member protruding from the bottom of said piston;

e. a reservoir positioned within said housing having an opening in registration with said porous wick member;

f. a volatile liquid contained within said reservoir;

g. a drive means connected to said piston opposite said porous wick member for repeatedly dipping said porous wick member into said reservoir through said opening;

h. an electromechanical means connected to said drive means for electromechanically moving said piston along said path within said housing through said drive means; and,

i. an electrical control means for powering and electronically controlling said electromechanical means.

2. The vapor dispersing device of claim 1 , wherein said porous wick member is selected from the group consisting of porous plastic, ceramic, graphite and fiber.

3. The vapor-dispersing device of claim 1 , wherein said opening is fitted with a resealable valve.

4. The vapor-dispersing device of claim 3 , wherein said resealable valve is a cross-slit silicone elastomeric valve.

5. The vapor dispersing device of claim 1 , wherein said opening is initially sealed closed with a breakable or removable foil.

6. The vapor dispersing device of claim 1 , wherein said electromechanical means is an AC or DC electrical motor.

7. The vapor dispersing device of claim 6 , wherein said drive means further comprises at least one toothed gear.

8. The vapor dispersing device of claim 6 , wherein said drive means further comprises a hinged arm and rotating cam connected between said motor and said piston.

9. The vapor-dispersing device of claim 1 , wherein said electromechanical means is selected from the group consisting of a push-type solenoid, pull-type solenoid, and a push/pull-type solenoid.

10. The vapor-dispersing device of claim 9 , wherein said drive means consists of a metal pin surrounded by a spring, wherein said pin is attached to said piston opposite said porous wick member.

11. The vapor dispersing device of claim 1 , wherein said electrical control means further includes an electrical cord terminating in a plug having suitable prong configuration for connection to a 110 volt or 220 volt electrical outlet.

12. The vapor dispersing device of claim 1 , wherein said electrical control means further includes electrical prongs protruding directly from said housing for plugging said device directly into a 120 volt or 220 volt electrical outlet for both support and electrical power.

13. The vapor dispersing device of claim 1 , wherein said electrical control means further comprises a rectifier.

14. The vapor dispersing device of claim 1 , wherein said electrical means further comprises at least one battery and a moveable door for accessing said battery.

15. The vapor dispersing device of claim 1 , wherein said electrical means further comprises an ON/OFF switch.

16. The vapor dispersing device of claim 1 , wherein said electrical means further comprises a timer circuit programmable by the user.

17. The vapor dispersing device of claim 1 , wherein said electrical control means further comprises a logic circuit for programming run time and intensity output of the device.

18. The vapor-dispersing device of claim 1 , wherein said volatile liquid is a blend of synthetic or natural fragrance oils and solvents.

19. The vapor-dispersing device of claim 1 , wherein said volatile liquid is an insecticide mixture.

20. A method for dispensing vapor into the environment comprising the steps of:

a. providing a vapor-dispersing device according to claim 1 ; and,

b. interacting with said electrical control means to operate said device.